Tyler and Affirm Rise to the Top in $15,000 USHJA National Jr/Am Derby
A standout handy round propels the pair to victory in the 3’ division.
February 1, 2026 at 10:07 PMBy b.wehner
Anna Tyler piloted Mia Thomasson’s Affirm (For Pleasure x Chicella) to victory in the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Junior/Amateur Hunter Derby with two polished performances.
Solid Opening Round Sets the Stage
Tyler and the talented gelding delivered a composed first-round effort, earning a score of 90 to sit third heading into the handy round.
Handy Round Pushes Pair to the Top
With the pressure on, Tyler guided Affirm through a fluid and confident handy round that earned an impressive score of 94. Their combined total of 184 proved untouchable, allowing the pair to climb the leaderboard and secure the win.
Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography
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